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(VOVworld) – President Donald Trump's anti-refugee order has drawn both concern and praise from world leaders.
A crowd gathers during an anti-Donald Trump immigration ban protest in New York, on January 28. (Photo: Reuters)
At a joint news conference in Paris, French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault and German Foreign Minster Sigmar Gabriel expressed concern over the new immigration restrictions. On Saturday, Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani voiced his opposition against the order, saying that it is not the time of wall-raising between nations. He said Iran has opened its door to foreigners since its nuclear deal with world powers was adopted in 2015. Jiri Ovcacek, spokesman for Czech President Milos Zeman, twitted on Saturday that he advocates Trump’s decision, adding that the President merely wants to protect national security and his citizens. Trump signed an executive order on Friday, suspending entry of all refugees to the US for 120 days and … [Read more...] about Donald Trump’s anti-refugee order draws mixed reactions

(VOVworld) – Donald Trump sworn into office on Friday (local time) replacing Barack Obama as President of the US. VOV analyzes the diplomatic challenges awaiting Mr. Trump.
Analysts say diplomatic challenges for Donald Trump will come from relations with Russia, China, the EU, North Korea, Iran, Syria, and multiple free trade deals. Handling relations with Russia, China, and the EU Relations between Russia and the US have been strained since Russia annexed Crimea in 2014 and the US criticized Russia’s backing of separatists in eastern Ukraine. Since his election, Donald Trump has signaled a willingness to warm up US-Russia relations. He nominated Rex Tillerson, Chairman and CEO of ExxonMobil, who has close relations with Russia, to be Secretary of State. While the Obama administration has urged strong sanctions against Russia for its interference in the US presidential election, Donald Trump has hinted he may lift sanctions if Russia helps him in the fight against … [Read more...] about Diplomatic challenges await US President-elect Donald Trump

At a recent campaign rally, Donald Trump defended former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein's record on terrorism, noting that Hussein was a "bad guy" who was nevertheless very efficient at "killing terrorists." House Speaker Paul Ryan immediately distanced himself from Trump's remarks, and leading Republican donors jumped in with criticism as well. Throughout his campaign, Trump has repeatedly angered Washington’s Republican foreign policy establishment with his views on America’s role in the world. Although Trump did not repeat these views during his nomination speech on Thursday, in an interview Wednesday he suggested he might revisit the United States' willingness to defend its NATO allies – drawing an immediate rebuke from Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. Some of Trump’s foreign policy ideas are downright dangerous. Two of his ideas, for instance – forcing Mexico to pay for a new border wall and banning Muslims from entering the United States – … [Read more...] about Not all of Donald Trump’s foreign policy positions are crazy

(VOVworld) - Eleven Republicans concluded the second debate at the Ronald Reagan Library in California on Wednesday in the race for the Republican nomination, with insurgent front-runner Donald Trump at center stage.
During the debate, which lasted 3 hours, the candidates discussed a series of hot issues including Iran’s nuclear deal, immigration, taxation, the budget, and the specter of a government shutdown over Planned Parenthood funding.
Donald Trump, a billionaire businessman, has become the first Republican presidential candidate to top 33% support in the race for the Republican nomination and was the target of criticism by almost all the other Republican rivals.
The second gathering offered an opportunity for Republican voters to compare the 11 presidential candidates. The party has planned to organize 9 debates before its preliminary vote which will take place next February.
Meanwhile the Democratic Party has scheduled 6 discussions with the first to be held on … [Read more...] about Donald Trump continues the center of second GOP debate

Donald Trump continued to dominate the Republican race for US president by causing further controversies in the first debate.
The tycoon's refusal to rule out a third-party run drew boos from the audience on Thursday night.
And he stood by offensive comments he has made in the past about women.
The 10 candidates in Cleveland, selected by Fox News on the basis of recent national polls, provided a frank and bruising exchange of views.
Facing some tough questions from the debate moderators, the candidates tried to stand out in a crowded Republican field.
Key moments included:
• "I don't have time for total political correctness," said Mr Trump, when asked about misogynistic remarks
• Jeb Bush called Mr Trump a divisive figure over comments he made about immigrants
• In a testy exchange, Chris Christie attacked Rand Paul over surveillance curbs
• All candidates condemned nuclear deal with Iran
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